It’s Raining
by Guillaume Apollinaire
As with all translated poems, it is often hard to fully grasp the full meaning of this short, downhearted poem,
Guillaume Apollinaire was a French poet and short story writer. He also worked as a novelist, art critic, and playwright. He is credited with coining the term “Cubism,” using it to describe an emerging art movement. Apollinaire is one of the most important poets of the 20th century. Read more of Guillaume Apollinaire’s Biography.
As with all translated poems, it is often hard to fully grasp the full meaning of this short, downhearted poem,
‘Zone’ by Guillaume Apollinaire describes a dream-like walk through Paris that spans an entire day, from sunup to sunup.